Australian Nintendo Switch Releases (March 19, 2018)

Hey fellow Switchaboos, we have thirteen new releases this week, packed with some big names like Shantae and Attack on Titan, so let’s get stuck into it…

Note: All prices are in AUD and all release dates are for the Australian eShop. Also, releases can still be subjected to change after the release of this update.

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse

Release Date 20/03/18

Price $24.30

Developed By Way Forward

Published By Way Forward

Genre Action / Platformer / Adventure

Required Space 478 MB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / PS4 / Xbox One / Wii U / Nintendo 3DS

This Shantae game is the third installment in the franchise and was met with critical acclaim. Shantae has lost her magic, so she must team up with Risky Boots, her old nemesis, to save Sequin Land from an evil curse.

A.O.T. 2

Release Date 20/03/18

Price $105.00

Developed By KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

Published By KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

Genre Action

Required Space 13.3 GB

Players 1

Players (Online / Local) 2 – 8

Also Released On PC / PS4 / PS Vita / Xbox One

The game based on the award-winning anime, Attack on Titan 2 has you fighting alongside Eren and his companions in order to save humanity from the Titans.

A.O.T. 2 Deluxe Edition

Release Date 20/03/18

Price $150.00

Developed By KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

Published By KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.

Genre Action

Required Space 13.3 GB

Players 1

Players (Online / Local) 2 – 8

Also Released On PC / PS4 / PS Vita / Xbox One

This deluxe edition of Attack on Titan 2 comes with all available DLC that contains a long list of costumes.

Swim Out

Release Date 20/03/18

Price $9.00

Developed By Lozange Lab

Published By Lozange Lab

Genre Puzzle / Strategy

Required Space 110 MB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / Mac / Linux / iOS / Android

Swim Out is a puzzle game that involves you controlling a swimmer in various sized pools trying to make it to the ladder in order to get out. However, there are many other swimmers and obstacles that can get in your way.

Manticore – Galaxy on Fire

Release Date 22/03/18

Price $30.00 (Pre-Order 10% Off: $27.00)

Developed By Deep Silver Fishlabs

Published By Koch Media

Genre Action / Shooter / Other

Required Space 2.6 GB

Players 1

Also Released On iOS / Android

This space shooter is an action-packed adventure that has you fighting aliens and space pirates. Save the galaxy in 8+ hours of playtime in 60fps with HD Rumble support. Think Star Fox with less barrel rolls.

Slayaway Camp: Butcher’s Cut

Release Date 22/03/18

Price $22.50

Published By Digerati

Genre Puzzle / Adventure

Required Space 302 MB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / PS4 / Xbox One

Slayaway Camp is full of blocky characters that are bursting with personality. This game has you solving over 300 puzzles in the most violent puzzle game ever made.

Eat Beat Deadspike-san-

Release Date 22/03/18

Price $10.50

Published By Arc System Works Co., Ltd.

Genre Music / Action / Other

Required Space 221 MB

Players 1

Also Released On Android / iOS

In this wacky music rhythm game, you need to match with the rhythm and consume as much food as you can. With a total of 20 playable songs with simple controls, this game is bursting with originality.

No Thing

Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an official trailer for No Thing. We apologise for the inconvenience.

Release Date 20/03/18

Price $2.99 (Pre-Order 50% Off: $1.49)

Published By Forever Entertainment

Genre Arcade

Required Space 126 MB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / Mac / Linux / VR / iOS / Android

No Thing is a minimalistic surreal action game set in a totalitarian regime of future. This game has radical gameplay, a weird storyline and retro surrealistic full 3D graphics.

Gekido Kintaro’s Revenge

Release Date 23/03/18

Price $22.50 (Pre-order for 15% off: $19.12)

Developed By Naps Team

Published By Naps Team

Genre Fighting / Action / Adventure / Arcade

Required Space 145 MB

Players 1 – 2

Also Released On GBA

This timeless GBA classic that has been remade with bran new anime visuals that look absolutely stunning. Dark omens tell of the return of an evil presence and Ushi is set to investigate some strange happenings in a faraway farming village.

OPUS: Rocket of Whispers

Release Date 23/02/18

Price $16.15 (Pre-order for 10% off: $14.53)

Developed By SIGONO Inc.

Published By Flyhigh Works

Genre Adventure / RPG / Simulation / Puzzle

Required Space 266 MB

Players 1

Also Released On PC / iOS / Android

This stunning adventure game tells of a heartwarming story that has you travelling across a world of ice and snow to launch a rocket that will reach the stars. Play as two survivors and explore a post-apocalyptic winter world filled with ruins and remnants of a once prosperous land.

Castle of Heart

Release Date 23/03/18

Price $22.90

Developed By 7Levels

Published By 7Levels

Genre Platformer / Action / Adventure

Required Space 2.3 GB

Players 1

As a Switch console exclusive, Castle of Heart is a classic action platformer with beautiful 3D graphics and changing landscape, weather conditions and rich background. Inspired by Slavic mythology, fight your way through those who oppose you, including mythical beasts.

Arcade Archives Moon Patrol

Unfortunately, we couldn’t find an official trailer for Arcade Archives Moon Patrol. We apologise for the inconvenience.

This retro classic was featured on a multitude of old platforms. Moon Patrol has you exploring the moon, breaking through barriers and defeating enemies with the lunar rover.

Sol Divide -Sword of Darkness- for Nintendo Switch

Release Date 23/03/18

Price $9.99

Published By Zerodiv

Genre Arcade / Shooter

Required Space 64.0 B

Players 1 – 2

Also Released On Arcade

Sol Divide -Sword of Darkness- has you playing as Vorg (a holy knight in the Western Kingdom, Miltia) who has heard a rumor than the army of Satan is searching for treasures called Seirei Stones. Head to Silverna castle and play out the ultimate tale of vengeance!

Switchaboo Pick of the Week

Even after Kirby Star Allies released last week, this week is still packed with some amazing games. But we can only pick one, so our Pick of the Week is…

Drum roll, please…

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse!

Shantae has received a lot of love lately, and it’s great to see a second installment make its way to the Nintendo Switch.

Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse is a fantastic Metroidvania style platformer with a tonne of hidden secrets that are just bursting with personality.

We would have picked Attack on Titan 2 if it weren’t for that hefty price tag.

Now we just hope that Shantae makes her way into Super Smash Bros..

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